Shane Johnson is an artist inspired by Irish coastal scenes, landscapes and townscapes, and all the activity they contain, particularly those of Dublin where he is based, and also the city and county of Cork where he grew up. His original paintings can be found mainly in three galleries - one in Dublin, one in the well-known seaside town of Kinsale, and one in Baltimore, West Cork.

SHERKIN PIER AND FERRY. 80cm x 80cm. Sherkin Island is a short hop from Baltimore in West Cork, and the ferry goes back and forth almost non-stop in high season. Landing on the island on a sunny day is a magical experience, and I hope I captured that

SHERKIN PIER AND FERRY. 80cm x 80cm. Sherkin Island is a short hop from Baltimore in West Cork, and the ferry goes back and forth almost non-stop in high season. Landing on the island on a sunny day is a magical experience, and I hope I captured that in this painting. SOLD

FULL MOON AT THE HALF MOON. 80cm x 80cm. The Half Moon Swimming and Water Polo Club is about half way along the Great South Wall on the way to Poolbeg Lighthouse. One often sees an intrepid swimmer or two there, and fishermen walk home with their cat

FULL MOON AT THE HALF MOON. 80cm x 80cm. The Half Moon Swimming and Water Polo Club is about half way along the Great South Wall on the way to Poolbeg Lighthouse. One often sees an intrepid swimmer or two there, and fishermen walk home with their catch. FOR SALE at the Doorway Gallery, Dublin

BARRACK POINT AND THE BEACON. 80cm x 80cm. Barrack Point Lighthouse on Sherkin Island marks the entrance to Baltimore Harbour, along with the Beacon on the mainland side, and the Loo Buoy below guiding boats away from the submerged rocks. SOLD

BARRACK POINT AND THE BEACON. 80cm x 80cm. Barrack Point Lighthouse on Sherkin Island marks the entrance to Baltimore Harbour, along with the Beacon on the mainland side, and the Loo Buoy below guiding boats away from the submerged rocks. SOLD

NIGHT AT CASTLE MARKET. 20cm x 25cm. Grogan's pub is a real Dublin favourite and on summer evenings the crowds spill out onto the pedestrian Castle Market. FOR SALE at the Doorway Gallery, Dublin

NIGHT AT CASTLE MARKET. 20cm x 25cm. Grogan's pub is a real Dublin favourite and on summer evenings the crowds spill out onto the pedestrian Castle Market. FOR SALE at the Doorway Gallery, Dublin

Old Head Open Day - 80cm x 80cm. The Old Head of Kinsale lighthouse opens to the public one day every summer. The lightkeepers cottages were once inhabited, but nowadays lighthouses are automated and devoid of humans. So, this painting was an opportu

Old Head Open Day - 80cm x 80cm. The Old Head of Kinsale lighthouse opens to the public one day every summer. The lightkeepers cottages were once inhabited, but nowadays lighthouses are automated and devoid of humans. So, this painting was an opportunity to give it some human life! FOR SALE at the Boathouse Gallery, Kinsale

FULL MOON ON FADE STREET. 20cm x 25cm. Hogan's pub and L'Gueleton beside it on Fade Street, just off busy South Great George's Street. The trees in the huge planter boxes give a lovely atmosphere on summer evenings, but they block the pub front! FOR

FULL MOON ON FADE STREET. 20cm x 25cm. Hogan's pub and L'Gueleton beside it on Fade Street, just off busy South Great George's Street. The trees in the huge planter boxes give a lovely atmosphere on summer evenings, but they block the pub front! FOR SALE at the Doorway Gallery, Dublin

A KINSALE WEDDING. 20cm x 20cm. This tiny painting shows the ancient Saint Multose Church in Kinsale, and a wedding party having just emerged, complete with hats and confetti. The white car is waiting,and a gull observes. FOR SALE at the Boathouse Ga

A KINSALE WEDDING. 20cm x 20cm. This tiny painting shows the ancient Saint Multose Church in Kinsale, and a wedding party having just emerged, complete with hats and confetti. The white car is waiting,and a gull observes. FOR SALE at the Boathouse Gallery, Kinsale

WINTER FERRY. 100cm x 70cm. The Baltimore to Cape Clear ferry plies back and forth in nearly all weathers the sight of it heading out to see on a snowy winter night is quite atmospheric. FOR SALE at the Yellow Door, Baltimore

WINTER FERRY. 100cm x 70cm. The Baltimore to Cape Clear ferry plies back and forth in nearly all weathers the sight of it heading out to see on a snowy winter night is quite atmospheric. FOR SALE at the Yellow Door, Baltimore

AFTER THE CONCERT AT SAINT MATTHEW'S. 20cm x 20cm. Saint Matthew's church only opens for Sunday service in holiday season, but now it also hosts music concerts to help fund its upkeep. What better way of depicting this Baltimore landmark than with a

AFTER THE CONCERT AT SAINT MATTHEW'S. 20cm x 20cm. Saint Matthew's church only opens for Sunday service in holiday season, but now it also hosts music concerts to help fund its upkeep. What better way of depicting this Baltimore landmark than with a crowd of happy music lovers... FOR SALE at the Yellow Door, Baltimore